Protection Monitor - Al Hol Camp

Job Description

Job Overview/Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Protection Monitoring Officer (PMO), the Community Assessor will be responsible for assessing humanitarian protection of humanitarian assistance amongst the internally displaced (IDP), refugee and host communities in Al Hol camp and Kisra and locations outside the camp in a manner that protects the safety, confidentiality and dignity of those communities. Such activities will lead to a) an increased understanding of the protective environment, including essential demographic data, vulnerability mapping, available services, and existing gaps impacting these populations, and b) reports/initiatives detailing needed actions to address such assistance gaps and contribute to referral mechanisms for specialized services.

The Community Assessor will be primarily responsible for collection and entry of protection data using mobile-devices, into an online data collection system. They will receive technical guidance and support from the Information Management Officer and respond to questions and requests for additional information on submitted protection data on a weekly basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conduct mobile field visits to urban areas, camps and collective sites to meet with persons of concern (POC) within the community to better understand access to humanitarian assistance and identify individuals at risk according to the weekly work plan - Under the guidance of the IMO, facilitate one-on-one interviews and/or focus group discussions with POCs, key informants as well as service providers - Directly upload protection data onto mobile devices to produce a clear, succinct protection-focused reports and follow-up on red flag protection-related issues; - Identify and make quality referrals with confidentiality and necessary follow up to the relevant service provider - Conduct Rapid Protection Assessments in response to emergency humanitarian issues and concerns; - Support the analysis of data and highlight humanitarian trends and concerns in reporting to the Information Management Officer - Work to identify and support community focal points/volunteers to participate in ongoing monitoring activities and follow-up - Through your work to continue to strengthen IRC’s relationship with IDPs, refugee and host communities and leaders in order to maintain good access to POCs - Supports Information Management Officer and Community Mobilization team to design appropriate and evidence-based protection interventions on behalf of the community - Conduct all work with respect to the IRC way and humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, independence and non-discrimination - Conducts other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Skills:

- A university degree, will be an advantage - Or undergraduate with 1-2 years equivalent experience in a similar role - Experience in social work, conducting assessments, session and FGDs. - Belief in human rights including gender equality. - Good communication skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities. - Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and excel - Experience in regular report writing - Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. - Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment. - Fluency in Arabic and/or Kurdish. Proficiency in English preferred.

Personal Skills:

- Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and supporting people affected by conflict - Positive and professional attitude, flexible, and able work under pressure - Eager to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions - Team-oriented and collaborative - IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. - The International Rescue Committee encourages women to work with us to reach the neediest people in need of humanitarian assistance, such as women, widows and children. We are committed to providing a decent work environment that takes into account the needs of women in the workplace, such as maternity leave and safety protocols that take into account the special needs of women in the field.